POL 2108 Lecture Notes - Baruch Spinoza, Collegiants

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Pol 2108 a - modern political thought i - guy c t - 09 feb. 04. Ahead of his time in many fields. One of the first thinkers that emphasized democracy as the best regime. Promotes tolerance (including religious tolerance, relatively new idea at the time) The jewish moved to portugal, then moved to holland (due to the spanish inquisition) He was highly influenced by the tolerance of his community. Also highly influenced by the unconventional thinkers, including the collegiants. Excommunicated by the jewish and christian community, them saying he was an atheist. Promoted controversial ideas no accepted by both communities. Does not believe in god and the afterlife, but doesn"t mind anyone else believing in god as long as it"s based on rational reasons. Makes a clear distinction between god and religion. Praying for rain for crops rational. Thanking god for scoring a touchdown irrational.

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